Daily Devotion "Although we are created in His image, we are creatures. He is the Creator. Our interests are tied to His interests. God's grace is seen in His allowing us this link; we profit from submission to His authority. The desire for … [Read more...] about Day 2/10 – Examples and Commands
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Day 12/20 – Discouraged by Depravity
Christ Paid the Penalty - Romans 5:8 (ESV). “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 +++ "As a shepherd, David understood the meaning of broken bones. You see, when … [Read more...] about Day 12/20 – Discouraged by Depravity
Day 12/10 – Pleading God’s Glory
Prayer - John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 +++ “Our Lord makes an audacious claim: If we will seek His interests He … [Read more...] about Day 12/10 – Pleading God’s Glory
Day 11/27 – Law and Request III
Ministry is the Believer’s privilege & responsibility - II Timothy 4:2 NKJV “Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” II … [Read more...] about Day 11/27 – Law and Request III
Day 10/30 – The Mystery
Purity - 1 Peter 2:11 (ESV) “Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 “Those who say that they look forward to … [Read more...] about Day 10/30 – The Mystery
Day 10/22 – Regret
Give Generously - 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (ESV) “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not … [Read more...] about Day 10/22 – Regret
Day 10/21 – Conjecture
Give Generously - Proverbs 3:9-10 (ESV) “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” Proverbs … [Read more...] about Day 10/21 – Conjecture
Day 10/20 – Serving Christ
Serve Others - 2 Corinthians 4:5 (ESV) “For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:5 “He who lays up treasures on earth … [Read more...] about Day 10/20 – Serving Christ
Day 10/19 – Gratitude
Serve Others - Mark 10:45 (ESV) “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 "Although many see tribulation as an indication that God has forsaken them, in reality it is … [Read more...] about Day 10/19 – Gratitude
Day 10/1 – Trying to Help God
His Spirit - 1 Corinthians 3:16 (ESV) “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16 "When you understand that life is a test, you realize that nothing is … [Read more...] about Day 10/1 – Trying to Help God
Day 9/24 – Tempting God
Christ Paid the Penalty - 1 Peter 3:18 (ESV) “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the Righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,” 1 … [Read more...] about Day 9/24 – Tempting God
Day 9/23 – Commending the Conscience
Christ Paid the Penalty - Romans 5:8 (ESV). “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 “The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the … [Read more...] about Day 9/23 – Commending the Conscience
Day 9/1 – Prosperity Without Power
Ministry is the Believer’s privilege & responsibility - II Timothy 4:2 NKJV “Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” II … [Read more...] about Day 9/1 – Prosperity Without Power
Day 8/24 – Law and Self-denial
Only God in you can control your tongue - James 3:8 NKJV “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” James 3:8 “How often you would like to reach inside another and alter … [Read more...] about Day 8/24 – Law and Self-denial
Day 8/23 – Three Kinds of People
How do you handle correction? - Proverbs 17:10 NKJV “Rebuke is more effective for a wise man than a hundred blows on a fool.” Proverbs 17:10 “This is the Christian walk: to use our spiritual gifts to edify … [Read more...] about Day 8/23 – Three Kinds of People
Day 8/22 – Choosing Your Standard
The impossible made possible - Luke 1:37 NKJV “For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37 “…to the degree that you understand your depravity and propensity to drift into trouble, you will eagerly submit to the … [Read more...] about Day 8/22 – Choosing Your Standard
Day 8/17 – An Ill-defined Bible
Trusting God - Philippians 4:6 NKJV “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;” Philippians 4:6 "God rewards on … [Read more...] about Day 8/17 – An Ill-defined Bible